'We can achieve more together': Zelenskyy invites U.S. defense companies to collaborate with Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukraine does not seek dependence on partners, as the country can become a security donor on its own, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Ukraine does not seek dependence on partners – Ukraine also aspires and realistically can become a security donor for all our neighbors when it can guarantee protection for itself. We can indeed do this. Absolutely realistically," the president said.
He invited all American defense companies to cooperate with Ukraine.
"I am confident that together we can make a new and powerful arsenal of freedom that will be a reliable helper to all free nations of the world," said the head of state.
He notes that together with partners, Ukraine can achieve much more than separately.
"So let's continue working together. For the greater power of freedom. Our team is currently in Washington and will present specific perspectives and opportunities," explained the president.
Defense forum in the U.S.
Today, on December 6, a defense industry forum is taking place in Washington. Ukraine is represented at the forum by the head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, and the Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov.
According to the president, it's a significant event following the defense industry forum that took place in September in Ukraine.
Defense industry forum in Ukraine
On September 30, a defense industry forum took place in Ukraine, where Ukrainian and foreign arms manufacturers participated.
At the forum, discussions included the launching of new production facilities in Ukraine through localization with partners.
At least 165 defense companies from 26 countries participated in the forum.
As a result, nearly 60 companies from 23 countries around the world will manufacture weapons in collaboration with Ukraine.
